Shannan McCarthy Gaudette (born May 19, 1970) is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

Biography

McCarthy played collegiate tennis at the

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from 1989 to 1992, along with identical twin sister Shawn. A Georgia local, she earned a total of seven All-American selections and set a university record 150 career singles wins. In 1992 she was runner-up to

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in the NCAA Championships. She was granted a wildcard into the women's singles draw at the 1992 US Open and was beaten in the first round by

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. From 1992 she began touring professionally and was most successful in the doubles format. As a doubles player she was runner-up in three WTA Tour tournaments and was ranked a career high 60 in 1993. She reached a top ranking in singles of 153 in the world. In 1997 she partnered with Kelly Pace to win a $75k doubles tournament in Wichita, which was the last professional tournament she played on tour. She and her husband, physical therapist Mike Gaudette, have four children, including a set of triplets.

WTA Tour career finals

Doubles: 3 (3 runner-ups)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mccarthy, Shannan 1970 births Living people American female tennis players Tennis players from Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia Bulldogs women's tennis players Identical twins